Communicate to Lead
Ready to step into your full potential as a leader? Join communication expert and leadership coach Kele Belton for conversations that go beyond traditional leadership advice. Each week on Communicate to Lead, discover practical strategies to strengthen both your leadership presence and communication impact. Through solo episodes and inspiring guest interviews, Kele tackles the real challenges women face in management - from mastering high-stakes conversations and building executive presence to overcoming perfectionism and imposter syndrome. Whether you're an experienced manager or an aspiring leader, this podcast delivers actionable insights to help you navigate workplace dynamics, amplify your voice, and lead with authentic confidence. Tune in to transform challenges into opportunities and build the leadership career you envision.
Episodes
Ever been asked about your career goals and completely blanked?
You're in a meeting with your manager or a senior leader. The conversation is going well—until they ask: "What are your goals for next year?"
Your mind goes blank. You give a vague answer like "I want to keep growing" or "I'm open to new opportunities." They nod politely. The conversation moves on.
And you walk away kn...
Imagine sitting across from your boss in December, being asked about your biggest accomplishments this year—and your mind goes blank. You know you worked hard. You delivered results. However, you can't recall the specifics, so you undersell yourself and walk away feeling frustrated. Sound familiar?
What this episode is about
Your annual review isn't something that happens in December; it's happening right...
You're doing everything right. Your calendar is packed. You're saying yes to the "right" projects. You're being a team player.
But here's what no one sees: By 4 PM on a random Tuesday, you're already mentally exhausted—and it's only October. You can feel the year-end tsunami building, request by request, meeting by meeting. And somewhere in the back of your mind, a quiet voice wh...
Tired of hearing "Everyone's doing more with less" when you ask for resources?
You're not alone. Thousands of capable leaders see their legitimate requests dismissed daily—not because they don't deserve what they're asking for, but because they're speaking the wrong language.
What This Episode Is About
In this episode of Communicate to Lead, host Kele Belton reveals the exact framework ...
You've just finished presenting your quarterly results to the leadership team—numbers are strong, your team is crushing it, and you've delivered every single project this year. As you're packing up, you overhear your manager discussing that Senior Director opening with the VP: "We need someone with more executive presence, someone who can really drive strategic initiatives at the organizational lev...
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You walk into the boardroom prepared to present your strategic recommendations to the executive team. The CEO looks up and says, "Oh good, can you grab us some coffee while we wait for everyone to arrive?"
You're the Senior Product Manager with four years of leadership experience and three successful product launches under your belt. Sound familiar...
Have you ever walked out of a high-stakes meeting wondering why your voice didn't carry the weight your expertise deserves?
You're not alone. Picture this: You're the Senior Director with eight years of experience and consistently exceeding targets, but when you present to the CEO, he interrupts to check his phone and redirects the entire conversation. Sound familiar?
If you're a high-achieving woman...
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Are you tired of being the go-to crisis manager who never gets considered for senior leadership roles? Sick of watching your ideas get implemented with someone else's name attached? If you're a high-achieving woman who's done everything "right" but still feels invisible at work, this episode will change how you think about your career s...
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Your LinkedIn feed is full of former colleagues celebrating promotions while you're still job searching. If you've been there, you know exactly how that punch in the gut feeling hits. If you've been avoiding networking because you're unsure of what to say or worry about seeming desperate, this episode is your roadmap back to confident, profe...
Your top performer just asked if you've heard of "quiet cracking"—and suddenly, this term is everywhere. Business Insider calls it the latest workplace buzzword. Fortune reports it's costing the global economy $8.9 trillion. But here's what the business media isn't telling you: Women are experiencing this workplace crisis at disproportionately higher rates, and the solutions being propose...
Ever feel like you're drowning in tasks while thinking "it's faster to do it myself" than to delegate? You're protecting your team from extra work, yet somehow you're the one working late every night while strategic projects pile up untouched.
If delegation feels impossible, like you're trapped between being seen as "too controlling" or "not supportive enough", you...
Have you ever walked into a high-stakes meeting knowing you were right, but wondering if you could communicate your message with the authority and presence it deserves? If you've ever felt like your expertise gets lost in translation when the pressure is on, this episode will help you change how you show up in every crucial conversation.
What This Episode Is About: This is a powerful compilation episode featuring ...
Have you ever felt like you have all the technical skills to succeed, but something is missing when it comes to actually leading your team? If you're ready to bridge the gap between being a great individual contributor and becoming an exceptional leader, this episode will give you the essential skills you need.
This is a special compilation episode featuring the most powerful leadership insights and strategies I&a...
You know that person at work who makes your stomach drop every time you see their name on your calendar? The colleague who drains your energy, the boss who criticizes everything, or that team member who turns every conversation into their personal drama session?
What if the solution isn't avoiding them or fighting back, but learning a completely different way to listen?
In this episode, I'm sharing four psycho...
Ever shared a brilliant idea in a meeting only to watch a colleague get all the credit when they "suddenly" present the same concept weeks later? You're not alone, and you're about to learn exactly how to stop this career-damaging cycle.
In this episode of Communicate to Lead, leadership expert Kele Belton reveals her proven I.D.E.A. Method. This strategic framework ensures that your ideas are heard...
Ever frozen up when you spotted your CEO at the company summer picnic? You know it could be THE moment to make a meaningful connection, but your brain goes blank. Should you talk about work? Keep it casual? Pretend you don't see them? If you've struggled with that awkward tension between wanting to network and not wanting to be "that person" who turns every summer gathering into a LinkedIn opportun...
While your colleagues are mentally checking out for summer vacation, you could be quietly building the foundation for your next promotion. Discover the strategic approach that makes career advancement inevitable, not accidental.
Host Kele Belton reveals the RISE Method – a four-step strategic framework specifically designed for women in leadership positions who want to position themselves for Q4 promotions. This isn&ap...
Ever feel like you're trying to advance your career while your manager has mentally checked out?
You're asking for feedback, but you're getting generic responses. You're bringing up development goals and hearing "we should talk about that" with no follow-through.
If your once-engaged manager now seems to be just going through the motions, you're not alone, and more importantly, you&a...
You've been working twice as hard as your colleagues, staying late, taking on extra projects, and being the ultimate team player. So why did someone with half your experience just get the promotion you deserved? If this scenario makes your stomach drop, you're not alone, and more importantly, you're about to discover exactly what's been holding you back.
In this episode, you'll discover the fiv...
Are you struggling to ask for a promotion, raise, or new opportunities without feeling selfish or demanding? In this episode, leadership communication expert Kele Belton reveals why 60% of women now negotiate their salaries but still face career advancement challenges—and how to change that with strategic advocacy.
What you'll learn in the episode:
- The CLEAR Communication Framework for strategic workplace reque...
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